EDWARD DAVIS

1939 - 2021

Edward J. Davis, of Mehoopany, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on Thursday morning, Sep. 23, 2021, at the Bradford County Manor in Burlington.

Edward was born on Dec. 13, 1939, the fourth of six children, the son of the late Cullen and Betty Comstock Davis.

He attended and, in 1958, graduated from Wyalusing High School. The summer after graduation, he would attend a social gathering where he would meet the love of his life, Donna Stull. Their lives took different paths.

In 1959, Edward enlisted and would proudly serve his country in the United States Air Force. After his service, Ed would work at the Cigar Factory in Berwick. He would later return to his childhood homestead and become employed by Taylor Packing and then Cargill until his retirement in 2004. In 1977 he would reunite with his love and they would spend the next 42 years completely devoted to each other, their three children and seven grandchildren.

Edward was a devoted family man who loved to tinker in his garage and work with wood. He enjoyed building toy boxes, picnic tables and even built an antique car out of wood for his grandchildren. He also spent many hours outdoors cutting wood, enjoying nature walks and spending time in his garden. Edward was a kind and wonderful brother, husband and father and he made sure Donna was always cared for tenderly until her passing in June of 2020.

He is survived by his children: Jennifer Saylor (James) of Springville, David Whitmire (Mary Katherine) of Raleigh, N.C., and Tammy Vaow (Ken) of Mehoopany; his grandchildren: Andrew Gramberg, Madison Saylor, Alexander and Grant Whitmire, Nicolas Chupela, Conner and Cooper Vaow. He is also survived by brothers: Robert Davis (Cynthia) of Fargo, N.D., and Ray Davis of Laceyville; sister-in-law Carole Davis; and brother-in-law Chris Pennay (Linda Krukowski) of Laceyville; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Private services for Edward will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are entrusted with the Sheldon Funeral Home, 459 Main St., Laceyville.

Online condolences may be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter in Wilkes-Barre at www.alz.org.pa.